Month: February 2023

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COP-28 (Dubai) must focus on adaptation instead of mitigation, says India

GS Paper 3  Syllabus: Environment Conservation/ Disaster Management   Source: The Hindu   The concepts of mitigation and adaptation are at the heart of international climate discourse. Adaptation measures for climate change   Adaptation refers to adjustments in ecological, social, or economic systems in response to actual or expected climatic stimuli and their effects or …

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The other victim: The environmental costs of the Russia-Ukraine War

GS Paper 3  Syllabus: Environmental Pollution   Source: Indian Express   Context: The conflict in Ukraine has racked up environmental costs that will far outlive the actual fighting.   How is the war affecting the environment? Fighting-induced destruction: Nuclear power plants and facilities, energy infrastructure, including oil storage tankers, oil refineries, drilling platforms and gas …

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A brief history of the Khalistan movement

GS Paper 1  Syllabus: Post-independence consolidation   Source: IE  Context: Hundreds of followers of a radical preacher and pro-Khalistan leader (Amritpal Singh) clashed violently with police near Amritsar, demanding the release of one of their colleagues.   Background: Amritpal Singh is a follower of the slain Sikh militant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, and took the reins …

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[MISSION 2023] Mini Secure Revision Test: 25 February 2023

  How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer?  MISSION – 2022: YEARLONG TIMETABLE   Answer the following questions in 150 words: General Studies – 1   1. What were the contributions of Tipu Sultan to the regional kingdom of Mysore? Examine the reasons for the defeat of Tipu in the Anglo-Mysore wars? …

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What do you understand by emission trading? As a policy tool to control greenhouse gas emissions, the carbon emissions trading scheme can achieve the goal of reducing emissions while minimizing overall emissions reduction costs through market transactions. Examine.

  10. What do you understand by emission trading? As a policy tool to control greenhouse gas emissions, the carbon emissions trading scheme can achieve the goal of reducing emissions while minimizing overall emissions reduction costs through market transactions. Examine. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India

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The establishment of GST Appellate Tribunal to resolve the rising number of disputes is step in the right direction but still there is need for more reforms in the goods and services tax (GST) Critically examine.

  9. The establishment of GST Appellate Tribunal to resolve the rising number of disputes is step in the right direction but still there is need for more reforms in the goods and services tax (GST) Critically examine. Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India

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The primary objective of the Anti-Defection Law is to promote stability and prevent political defections, which can lead to horse-trading and opportunistic alliances. But the law has been ineffective and at times even counterproductive in preventing defections. Critically examine.

  8. The primary objective of the Anti-Defection Law is to promote stability and prevent political defections, which can lead to horse-trading and opportunistic alliances. But the law has been ineffective and at times even counterproductive in preventing defections. Critically examine. Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India

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The significance of public health has been widely acknowledged. Despite this recognition, the progress towards establishing a primary healthcare system centred on affordable and accessible public health has been sluggish. Could the fundamental right to healthcare be a solution to this issue? Critically examine.

  7. The significance of public health has been widely acknowledged. Despite this recognition, the progress towards establishing a primary healthcare system centred on affordable and accessible public health has been sluggish. Could the fundamental right to healthcare be a solution to this issue? Critically examine. Reference: Insights on India

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Creating a safe workplace for women is essential to ensuring that women can work without fear of harassment, discrimination, or violence. However, the progress to create a safe workplace for women has been slow and insufficient. Analyse.

  6. Creating a safe workplace for women is essential to ensuring that women can work without fear of harassment, discrimination, or violence. However, the progress to create a safe workplace for women has been slow and insufficient. Analyse. Reference: The Hindu

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[MISSION 2023] RTM(Revision through MCQs)- 23 Feb 2023

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